Lemon Citrus limonum

Extraction Method:

Expressed

Part of Plant: 

Peel

Country of Origin: 

Italy

Growing Method:

Cultivated

Description:

This distinctive oil is an antioxidant, preservative, and antiseptic, countering both viral and bacterial infections. 

Colour: 

Light yellow

Aromatic Description: 

A very light, fresh and sweet odour, just like the peel of a fresh lemon

Strength of Aroma:

Strong

Blends well with:

Lemon blends well with most essential oils

Aromatic Note:

Top

Consistency:

Thin

Common Uses: 

Lemon treats hypertension and increases the rate of metabolism, relieving congested lymph, excessive stomach activity, water retention, and weight gain, and increasing mineral absorption and immunity. 

Lemon helps oily complexions, bruises, and skin impurities and infections. 

Like other citruses, it is antidepressive, increasing general well-being and the sense of humour. It also dissipates feelings of impurity or indecisiveness, and can stimulate emotional purging. 

Therapeutic Actions: 

Antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, haemostatic, hypotensive, insecticidal, rubefacient, tonic, vermifuge.

Works with the following Body Systems:

Circulatory, Immune, Lymphatic, Nervous, Skin care

Best form of Application:

To skin - Massage, compress, bath, ointment, skin care

Inhalation – direct inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporiser

Shelf life: 

Users can expect a shelf life of 6 Months to 1 Year with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).

Cautions: 

Non-toxic, but may cause skin irritation in some. Lemon is also phototoxic and should be avoided prior to exposure to direct sunlight.

History:

The fruit was well known in Europe by the middle ages, and Greeks and Romans were advocates of its therapeutic properties. Lemon essential oil reached the height of its fame when the British began using the citrus fruit to counteract the effects of scurvy.